Cheap flights from Manila (Pasay) (MNL)

The Philippines' busiest international gateway

Ninoy Aquino International, named after the late senator, is the Philippines' busiest airport, sitting on the Pasay/Paranaque border about 7 km south of central Manila. With four terminals, it hosts every major Philippine carrier plus 30+ international airlines. Philippine Airlines uses Terminal 2 as its hub; Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia anchor LCC traffic.

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Airlines flying from Manila (Pasay) (MNL)

Major carriers: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, Philippines AirAsia. Low-cost carriers: Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Scoot, AirAsia, Jetstar Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Manila to the United States?
Philippine Airlines runs nonstop MNL flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York JFK and Honolulu. Other US-bound traffic typically routes via Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong or Doha on carriers like ANA, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. Flightmussy compares them all in one search.
How far is Ninoy Aquino airport from Manila?
MNL is about 7 km south of central Manila on the Pasay/Paranaque border. Travel time is typically 30-60 minutes by taxi or ride-hail, longer in EDSA rush hour. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap helps you find the cheapest week first, then plan ground transport accordingly.
Should I fly from Manila or Clark?
MNL has more routes and full-service carriers, while CRK often has cheaper LCC fares to regional Asia. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search MNL and CRK together, comparing total cost and times in one go rather than running two separate searches and stitching the results.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila?
Fares from MNL tend to be lowest in the rainy June-September period and highest around Christmas, Holy Week and Chinese New Year. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows every week at a glance, so you can spot cheap windows without manually clicking through dates on multiple sites.

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